France’s 2026 Simplification Act changes commercial lease rules, capping tenant guarantees at three months’ rent, which threatens the viability of built-to-suit hotel lease structures.
Neurodiversity in Hospitality Work: Barriers and Opportunities
A report-based opinion piece argues that hospitality’s standard recruitment and management practices create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent workers, and calls for practical adjustments without lowering operational standards.
PATA and Azerbaijan Tourism Board Sign MOU to Strengthen Tourism Connections with Asia Pacific
PATA and Azerbaijan Tourism Board signed an MOU in Baku to grow Azerbaijan’s presence in Asia Pacific markets, covering trade engagement, media outreach, and source market development.
WTTC Hails London as a Model for Growth as Global Travel Leaders Gather for WTM
WTTC forecasts 3.1% European travel sector growth in 2026 and cites London’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation as a model for government-backed tourism investment.
Three Weeks to ROI With Canary at Das Aunhamer Suite & Spa
Das Aunhamer Suite & Spa in Bavaria recouped its full Canary Technologies platform cost within three weeks through mobile check-in, AI messaging, and dynamic upsell tools.
Leonardo Hotels acquires three hotels in Munich, Hanover and Braunschweig
Leonardo Hotels adds 735 rooms across Germany by acquiring three former Revo hotels in Munich, Hanover, and Braunschweig, marking its first presence in Braunschweig.
Beyond the Top Line: Italy’s Secret Profit Recipe
Italy leads Southern Europe in occupancy at 51.2% in H1 2026, with foreign traveller spend up 4.8% YoY in June, but the article shifts focus to what drives hotel profitability below the top line.
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates ambition for 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030 with four new hotels in Stockholm and Copenhagen
Radisson Hotel Group adds four Radisson Blu properties in Stockholm and Copenhagen to its Verified Net Zero portfolio, bringing the total to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK toward a 2030 target of 100.
Mews launches Guest Messaging and Automations: GMs set the workflow, front desk staff get back to hosting
Mews launches native Guest Messaging and Automations tools, consolidating multi-channel guest communications into one thread and using AI to instantly resolve 80% of routine queries.
HOSPA appoints Ryan Haynes as Head of Industry Engagement to lead National Hotel Marketing Conference
HOSPA appoints Ryan Haynes as Head of Industry Engagement to lead programme development for the National Hotel Marketing Conference 2027, scheduled for 27 May at Hilton at St George’s Park.